so i heard before that some 302s will bolt to a 2.9L trans? if not will any v8 bolt to it?
from my experience the only thing in common with a 2.9L is the 2.8L and 4.0L

wat about any v8 bellhousings bolting to an rbv trans?

Just a word to the wary, the 302 will eventually eat the M5OD, light duty transmission.  I learned the hard way by putting in a replacement 2nd gear to a Borg Warner "non world class" in my T5 and the torque seperated the gear into 6 different pieces.  You need a tranny that will handle up to atleast 300 ft lbs of torque like the T5 or an equivalent auto transmission, Unless you limit the 302 to 3/4 throttle.   There is many bellhousings available out there for this.  The stickshift will need to be moved no more than 3 inches back.

Don't know if the tranny used by the 4.0 rangers might be strong enough, might be something to get some info on.

thanks airtruksrus and sloue its 4x4, id like to do what you done but id never get it back together lol

The 2.9 tranny is an A4LD right?

I know my 84 BII has a C5 transmission which actually will bolt up to a 302, but I also have a 2.8L V6...

I agree... If for some reason the transmission did bolt up, it probably wouldnt last too long...

yes it can be done you have to use a 87 f 150 bell houseing if i remember right and they make a adapter for it and the correct clutch but who no's how long the tranny will last. it might last for quite a while if your easy on it.

thanks guys but ill probably just do a 4.0